How
long will the tan last?
Depending on how well you prepare,
and take care of your spray
tan afterwards, about 5-10 days.
If you tan regularly, your skin
will get used to the spray, and
will hold the colour longer. Then
you might need a top up every
2 weeks or so.

What
if I have a very fair skin that
has never been able to tan?
Hey, this is exactly why the spray
tanning process was designed
in the first place, for people that could
not tan by any other method! Most
probably you will get a fantastic
colour with spray tan! Of course,
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Always
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Organic Airbrush Tan. Look thinner and feel
sexy with your perfect bronze glow! Always Bronze
uses Sunkissed technology that infuses all-organic
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to deliver a sun kissed glow. This quick drying,
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Always
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technology with skin smoothing botanicals to deliver
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Enjoy being tan without any harmful side effects.

WEDDINGS

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in all brides from a soft natural glow to a deep
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PARTY
IDEAS

If
you're looking for a party idea, Airbrush
Tanning is it! Whether it's a Bachelorette, Prom
or just a fun night with your friends! Have Fun
and feel SEXY with Always Bronze!

Is
it true that an airbrush tan will help minimize
the appearance of cellulite & varicose veins?
YES. An airbrush tan will also minimize the appearance
of scars, blemishes, vitiligo and even unwanted
tan lines!

Why
not just use a cream or lotion tanner?
Imagine the difference between using your hands
to smear paint over your car and using an airbrush
to paint it. You just can't achieve the same even,
natural coverage.

Why
a Custom Airbrush Tan?
Nothing compares with a custom airbrush tan applied
by a trained technician. We offer a full range
of tanning solutions to accomodate your skin type
and desired level of tan. Our technicians use
"body sculpting" techniques personalized for your
shape and skin. Blending subtle tones of light
and dark we can enhance your curves and cleavage,
melting away the pounds to make you look a full
dress size smaller. And absolutely No blotchy
streaks or white spots - just a gorgeous, natural
looking tan.

How
long does it take to apply?
We understand that our customers are on-the-go
people and pride ourselves with keeping tanning
sessions to under half an hour. Ten minutes for
the airbrushing, a few minutes for powdering,
slip on your sweats and go - it's that quick!

How
long will my spray tan last?
The length of time you will enjoy your tan depends
on various factors. The primary factor is how
well you typically hold a natural tan along with
how hydrated you keep your skin. On the average,
most clients enjoy their tan for about 5-10 days
before it has fully, naturally faded. The desired
depth of color will determine how often you need
to have it redone. As with any tan, the more you
moisturize, the longer you will keep your tan.

Will my sunless tan protect me from the sun?
Your sunless tan provides no UVA/UVB protection.
Use a good sun block if you plan to be outside.

Will
it ruin my clothes?
The tanning solution is airbrushed onto the skin
in a fine mist, quickly dries and contains no
permanent dyes. The all-natural tanning solution
is water based and WILL NOT dye any clothing that
it may contact. It washes easily out of clothing
and other materials; it only reacts to human skin.
Once your tan is fully developed and you have
showered, your tan is set and it will not rub
off on your clothes.

The
Advantages of Airbrush Tanning
Spray tanning booths can produce poor results
due to lack of customization. Airbrush tanning
offers a customized solution and customized application,
providing a flawless tan.

No
more self-applied orange, streaky self-tanners.

No
UV damage.

Quick,
flawless and very natural looking.

I
have rosacea, vitiligo, heavy scarring or stretch
marks; will tanning work for me?
Sunless tanners are great for people with rosacea
who want to hide the pink and red splotches caused
by a flare-up. It is also a miracle worker for
those with vitiligo, although they may need to
tan as often as every other day, depending on
skin color. Scars - if they get any color at all,
it's usually light. The newer the scar, the less
tanner it will absorb. Old stretch marks will
be covered by airbrush tanning. Newer ones won't
as much, but as they age and heal, they will disappear
under your airbrush tan.

Skin
Cancer and Melanoma Statistics
According to the American Association of Dermatology,
over one million people visit some form of tanning
bed each day, despite all warnings about the link
of UV rays (natural and artificial) to the development
of skin cancer. Half of all new cancer cases are
skin cancer. There are more than one million new
cases of skin cancer every year. The cases of
Melanoma (the non-treatable form of skin cancer)
have more than tripled among Caucasians from 1980
to 2002. In addition to the clear and present
danger of cancer, there is also wrinkling, sun
poisoning and communicably transmitted diseases
from unclean, unsterile tanning beds.

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REVIEWS& Testimonials:What People are
Saying About Their Spray Tanning Experience...

"FEEL
SUPER COMFORTABLE!"

"I've
come here a few times to get a spray tan from
Carrie. She is super helpful and friendly. She
has done an excellent job on my spray tan. I
am fair and get very awkward tan lines - like
tshirt and short tan lines haha and she makes
me look normal again haha. I feel super comfortable
there (since you are naked or nearly naked).
They usually have deals (groupons) going on
so you can try them out and you will definitely
stay a customer after the deals." - Summer
C. - Bentonville, AR

"ALWAYS
ON TIME!"

"Always
Bronze is absolutely wonderful. Not only is
Carrie super nice and makes you feel comfortable,
but she's great at achieving a naturally tan
color for different skin tones. Plus, she's
always on time. No waiting around... Would definitely
recommend them to all my friends!" - Ashley
J. - Laguna Beach CA

"TAN
LASTED 3 WEEKS!"

"Carrie
is super sweet and helpful. She makes you feel
comfortable. She makes sure she gets the right
tan for you. I tanned for my Mexican vacation
and it seriously lasted 3 weeks. I'm excited
to go back and get another spray tan!" -
Adabel M. San Clemente CA

"THE
PERFECT TAN!"

"Carrie
is truly amazing at what she does! My tans alway
turn out perfect, she is flexible with my crazy
work schedule and she makes me feel very comfortable.
I have experienced nothing but great things
with Carrie and I would highly recommend her
to anyone looking to get the perfect airbrush."
- Amber S. Irvine CA

"WON'T
GO ANYWHERE ELSE!"

"Awesome!!
Won't go anywhere else!!" - KE San Clemente
CA

"MATCHED
MY SKIN TONE REALLY WELL!"

"Carrie
did my spray tan for Vegas, best one I have
had yet! Matched my skin tone really we'll and
it lasted a while. I highly recommend this place."
- Danielle K. - Goleta CA

"TAN
LOOKS PHENOMENAL!"

"Best
tan ever!! I can't say enough good things about
this place. It's not easy to totally disrobe
and feel comfortable, but they make you feel
at ease. My tan looks phenomenal" - Brianna
E. \- Corona CA

"I
LOVE THIS PLACE!"

"I
love this place!! I got a tan and it came out
perfectly. Not one ounce of orange:) the atmosphere
is very welcoming and upbeat. I walked in and
everyone made sure I was being taken care of.
Can't wait for my next tan !" - Stacy M.
- Mission Viejo CA

"I
LOVE THE ORGANIC PRODUCTS!"

"Tierra
you are awesome at what you do. My tan still
looks good, 8 days later. I love the organic
products. Thank you!!" - Natasha L. - San
Clemente CA

"I
LOVE MY TAN LOOKS FLAWLESS!"

"I
get my lashes done here and tried a spray tan.
It was not awkward at all and my girl was so
sweet. Half naked but I didn't even think about
it. I love my tan and it looks flawless. I'm
addicted. I didn't smell either! Anyone looking
for a custom tan I recommend coming here. Very
happy." - Jamison L. - Costa Mesa CA

Sunless
tanning, also known as UV-free
tanning, self tanning,
spray tanning (when applied
topically),
or fake tanning, refers to
the application of chemicals to the
skin to produce an effect similar
in appearance to a suntan.
The popularity of sunless tanning
has risen since the 1960s after health
authorities confirmed links between
UV
exposure (from sunlight or tanning
beds) and the incidence of skin
cancer.

Carotenoids

Artificial
sunscreen
absorbs ultraviolet
light and prevents it from reaching
the skin. It has been reported that
sunscreen with a sun
protection factor (SPF) of 8 based
on the UVB
spectrum can decrease vitamin
D synthetic capacity by 95 percent,
whereas sunscreen with an SPF of 15
can reduce synthetic capacity by 98
percent.

A
safe and effective method of sunless
tanning is consumption of certain
carotenoids
-- antioxidants
found in some fruits
and vegetables
such as carrots
and tomatoes
-- which can result in changes to
skin color when ingested chronically
and/or in high amounts. Carotenoids
are long-lasting. In addition, carotenoids
have been linked to more attractive
skin tone than suntan. Carotenes also
fulfil the function of melanin in
absorbing the UV radiation and protecting
the skin. For example, they are concentrated
in the macula
of the eye to protect the retina from
damage. They are used in plants both
to protect chlorophyll from light
damage and harvest light directly.

Carotenaemia
(xanthaemia) is the presence in blood
of the yellow pigment carotene from
excessive intake of carrots or other
vegetables containing the pigment
resulting in increased serum carotenoids.
It can lead to subsequent yellow-orange
discoloration (xanthoderma or carotenoderma)
and their subsequent deposition in
the outermost layer of skin. Carotenemia
and carotenoderma is in itself harmless,
and does not require treatment. In
primary carotenoderma, when the use
of high quantities of carotene is
discontinued the skin color will return
to normal. It may take up to several
months, however, for this to happen.

Lycopene

Lycopene
is a key intermediate in the biosynthesis
of beta-carotene and xanthophylls.

Lycopene
may be the most powerful carotenoid
quencher of singlet
oxygen.

Due
to its strong color and non-toxicity,
lycopene is a useful food
coloring (registered as E160d)
and is approved for usage in the USA,
Australia and New Zealand (registered
as 160d) and the EU.

Beta-carotene

A
sunless-tanning product is tanning
pills which contain beta-carotene.

However,
chronic, high doses of synthetic ß-carotene
supplements have been associated with
increased rate of lung cancer among
those who smoke.

Canthaxanthin

Canthaxanthin
is most commonly used as a color additive
in certain foods. Although the FDA
has approved the use of canthaxanthin
in food, it does not approve its use
as a tanning agent. When used as a
color additive, only very small amounts
of canthaxanthin are necessary. As
a tanning agent, however, much larger
quantities are used. After canthaxanthin
is consumed, it is deposited throughout
the body, including in the layer of
fat below the skin, which turns an
orange-brown color. These types of
tanning pills have been linked to
various side effects, including hepatitis
and canthaxanthin retinopathy,
a condition in which yellow deposits
form in the retina of the eye. Other
side effects including damage to the
digestive system and skin surface
have also been noted.[citation
needed] The FDA
withdrew approval for use of canthaxanthin
as a tanning agent, and has issued
warnings concerning its use.

Other
products

DHA-based
products

DHA
(Dihydroxyacetone,
also known as glycerone) is not a
dye, stain or paint, but causes a
chemical reaction with the amino
acids in the dead layer on the
skin surface. One of the pathways
is a free radical-mediated Maillard
reaction. The other pathway is the
conventional Maillard
reaction, a process well known
to food chemists that causes the browning
that occurs during food manufacturing
and storage. It does not involve the
underlying skin
pigmentation nor does it require
exposure to ultraviolet
light to initiate the color change.
However, for the 24 hours after self-tanner
is applied, the skin is especially
susceptible to ultraviolet, according
to a 2007 study led by Katinka Jung
of the Gematria Test Lab in Berlin.
Forty minutes after the researchers
treated skin samples with high levels
of DHA they found that more than 180
percent additional free radicals formed
during sun exposure compared with
untreated skin. Another self-tanner
ingredient, erythrulose,
produced a similar response at high
levels. For a day after self-tanner
application, excessive sun exposure
should be avoided and sunscreen should
be worn outdoors, they say; an antioxidant
cream could also minimize free radical
production. Although some self-tanners
contain sunscreen, its effect will
not last long after application, and
a fake tan itself will not protect
the skin from UV exposure. The study
by Jung et al. further confirms earlier
results demonstrating that dihydroxyacetone
in combination with dimethylisosorbide
enhances the process of (sun-based)
tanning. This earlier study also found
that dihydroxyacetone also has an
effect on the amino acids and nucleic
acids which is bad for the skin.

The
free radicals are due to the action
of UV light on AGE (Advanced
Glycation End-products) as a result
of the reaction of DHA with the skin,
and the intermediates, such as Amadori
products (a type of AGE), that
lead to them. AGEs are behind the
damage to the skin that occurs with
high blood sugar in diabetes where
similar glycation occurs. AGEs absorb
and provide a little protection against
some of the damaging factors of UV
(up to SPF 3), However, they do not
have melanin's extended electronic
structure that dissipates the energy,
so part of it goes towards starting
free radical chain reactions instead,
in which other AGEs participate readily.
Overall tanner enhances free radical
injury. Although some self-tanners
contain sunscreen, its effect will
not last as long as the tan. The stated
SPF is only applicable for a few hours
after application. Despite darkening
of the skin, an individual is still
susceptible to UV rays, therefore
an overall sun protection is still
very necessary. There may also be
some inhibition of vitamin D production
in DHA-treated skin.

The
color effect is temporary and fades
gradually over 3 to 10 days. Some
of these products also use erythrulose
which works identically to DHA, but
develops more slowly. Both DHA and
erythrulose have been known to cause
contact
dermatitis.

Professional
spraytan applications are available
from spas, salons and gymnasiums by
both hand-held sprayers and in the
form of sunless or UV-Free spray booths.
The enclosed booth, which resembles
an enclosed shower stall, sprays the
tanning solution over the entire body.
The U.S. Food
and Drug Administration (FDA)
states when using DHA-containing products
as an all-over spray or mist in a
commercial spray "tanning" booth,
it may be difficult to avoid exposure
in a manner for which DHA is not approved,
including the area of the eyes, lips,
or mucous membrane, or even internally.
DHA is not approved by the FDA for
inhalation.

An
opinion issued by the European Commission's
Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety,
concluding spray tanning with DHA
did not pose risk, has been heavily
criticized by specialists. This is
because the cosmetics industry in
Europe chose the evidence to review,
according to the commission itself.
Thus, nearly every report the commission's
eventual opinion referenced came from
studies that were never published
or peer-reviewed and, in the majority
of cases, were performed by companies
or industry groups linked to the manufacturing
of DHA. The industry left out nearly
all of the peer-reviewed studies published
in publicly available scientific journals
that identified DHA as a potential
mutagen. A study by scientists from
the Department of Dermatology, Bispebjerg
Hospital, published in Mutation
Research has concluded DHA 'induces
DNA damage, cell-cycle block and apoptosis'
in cultured cells.

Tyrosine-based
products

Tanning
accelerators-lotions or pills that
usually contain the amino acid tyrosine-claim
that they stimulate and increase melanin
formation, thereby accelerating the
tanning process. These are used in
conjunction with UV exposure. At this
time, there is no scientific data
available to support these claims.

Forskolin
is a natural compound that has been
shown to create a natural tan by stimulating
melanin production in mice. It is
derived from the root of the Indian
Coleus, from the foothils of the Himalaya.

Temporary
bronzers

Bronzers
are a temporary sunless tanning or
bronzing option. These come in powders,
sprays, mousse, gels, lotions and
moisturizers. Once applied, they create
a tan that can easily be removed with
soap and water. Like make-up, these
products tint or stain a person's
skin only until they are washed off.

They
are often used for "one-day" only
tans, or to complement a DHA-based
sunless tan. Many formulations are
available, and some have limited sweat
or light water resistance. If applied
under clothing, or where fabric and
skin edges meet, most will create
some light but visible rub-off. Dark
clothing prevents the rub-off from
being noticeable. While these products
are much safer than tanning beds,
the color produced can sometimes look
orangey and splotchy if applied incorrectly.

A
recent trend is that of lotions or
moisturizers containing a gradual
tanning agent. A slight increase in
color is usually observable after
the first use, but color will continue
to darken the more the product is
used.

Air
brush tanning is a spray on tan performed
by a professional. An air brush tan
can last five to ten days and will
fade when the skin is washed. It is
used for special occasions or to get
a quick dark tan. At-home airbrush
tanning kits and aerosol mists are
also available.

Risks

Since
the coloration that forms does not
provide much protection against UV,
and the effect only lasts for a few
hours, tanners usually contain a sunscreen.
The ingredients known to offer appropriate
protection are titanium
dioxide, zinc
oxide, or avobenzone.
However, when avobenzone is irradiated
with UVA light, it generates a triplet
excited state in the keto form which
can either cause the avobenzone to
degrade or transfer energy to biological
targets and cause deleterious effects.
It has been shown to degrade significantly
in light, resulting in less protection
over time. The UV-A light in a day
of sunlight in a temperate climate
is sufficient to break down most of
the compound. Data presented to the
Food
and Drug Administration by the
Cosmetic,
Toiletry and Fragrance Association
indicates a -36% change in avobenzone's
UV absorbance following one hour of
exposure to sunlight.

If
avobenzone-containing sunscreen is
applied on top of tanner, the photosensitizer
effect magnifies the free-radical
damage promoted by DHA, as DHA may
make the skin especially susceptible
to free-radical damage from sunlight,
according to a 2007 study led by Katinka
Jung of the Gematria Test Lab in Berlin.
Forty minutes after the researchers
treated skin samples with 20% DHA
they found that more than 180 percent
additional free radicals formed during
sun exposure compared with untreated
skin.

September
2012 also saw a surge in debate within
the United Kingdom regarding the inhalation
of DHA through spray tanning. While
the quantities inhaled would have
to be considerably higher than an
average consumer or even spray tan
technician would be exposed to,[citation
needed] press
coverage on the issue has resulted
in increased consumer diligence with
regard to the level of DHA and other
ingredients in their spray tanning
products, and a move toward more naturally-derived
spray tan solutions. An EU Directive
published by the Scientific Committee
of Consumer Safety to eventually limit
DHA content of spray tan products
to 14% has also been cited within
this discussion. Risks of inhaling
or ingesting DHA are not known. People
are advised to close their eyes
or protect them with goggles
and to hold their breath or wear nose
plugs while they have a spray-on tanning
applied.

In
the report released to ABC News, FDA
scientists concluded that DHA does
not stop at the outer dead layers
of skin. They wrote: "The fate of
DHA remaining in skin is an important
issue, since high DHA skin levels
were found." They added that tests
they performed revealed that much
of the DHA applied to skin actually
ended up in the living layers of skin.
They concluded: "This leaves about
11 percent of the applied DHA dose
absorbed remaining in the [living]
epidermis and dermis." Any absorption
into the living areas of the skin
could be pose a potential risk, even
if none of it made it into the bloodstream,
said Dr. Darrell Rigel, an NYU professor
of dermatology. The fact that some
does potentially get into the bloodstream
raised additional red flags for him
that he said needed to be further
explored. Rigel was especially concerned
for repeated users of the product
and those in higher-risk groups such
as pregnant women or young children.
"What you showed me certainly leads
me to say I have to rethink what I'm
doing and what I'm saying because
there's ... a real potential problem
there," he said. "I feel that I must
give my patients the information that
you've given to me, because I think
it is valid." Before he read all of
the papers, Rigel said, he would "tell
my patients what every other dermatologist
tells them: 'If you want to be tanned,
[tanning with DHA] is effective, it's
not being absorbed and there's no
long-term problems.' After reading
these papers, I'm not sure that's
true anymore."

A
toxicologist and lung specialist at
the University of Pennsylvania's Perelman
School of Medicine (Dr. Rey Panettieri)
has commented, "The reason I'm concerned
is the deposition of the tanning agents
into the lungs could really facilitate
or aid systemic absorption -- that
is, getting into the bloodstream.
These compounds in some cells could
actually promote the development of
cancers or malignancies, and if that's
the case then we need to be wary of
them." A study by scientists from
the Department of Dermatology, Bispebjerg
Hospital, published in Mutation
Research has concluded DHA 'induces
DNA damage, cell-cycle block and apoptosis'
in cultured cells.

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Orange
County
is a county in Southern California, United States.
Its county seat is Santa Ana. According to the 2000
Census, its population was 2,846,289, making it
the second most populous county in the state of
California, and the fifth most populous in the United
States. The state of California estimates its population
as of 2007 to be 3,098,121 people, dropping its
rank to third, behind San Diego County. Thirty-four
incorporated cities are located in Orange County;
the newest is Aliso Viejo.

Unlike many other large centers of population in
the United States, Orange County uses its county
name as its source of identification whereas other
places in the country are identified by the large
city that is closest to them. This is because there
is no defined center to Orange County like there
is in other areas which have one distinct large
city. Five Orange County cities have populations
exceeding 170,000 while no cities in the county
have populations surpassing 360,000. Seven of these
cities are among the 200 largest cities in the United
States.

Orange County is also famous as a tourist destination,
as the county is home to such attractions as Disneyland
and Knott's Berry Farm, as well as sandy beaches
for swimming and surfing, yacht harbors for sailing
and pleasure boating, and extensive area devoted
to parks and open space for golf, tennis, hiking,
kayaking, cycling, skateboarding, and other outdoor
recreation. It is at the center of Southern California's
Tech Coast, with Irvine being the primary business
hub.

The average price of a home in Orange County is
$541,000. Orange County is the home of a vast number
of major industries and service organizations. As
an integral part of the second largest market in
America, this highly diversified region has become
a Mecca for talented individuals in virtually every
field imaginable. Indeed the colorful pageant of
human history continues to unfold here; for perhaps
in no other place on earth is there an environment
more conducive to innovative thinking, creativity
and growth than this exciting, sun bathed valley
stretching between the mountains and the sea in
Orange County.

Orange County was Created March 11 1889, from part
of Los Angeles County, and, according to tradition,
so named because of the flourishing orange culture.
Orange, however, was and is a commonplace name in
the United States, used originally in honor of the
Prince of Orange, son-in-law of King George II of
England.

San
Clemente is a city in Orange County, California,
United States. As of 2005, the city population
was 65,338. Located six miles south of
San Juan Capistrano at the southern tip
of the county, it is roughly equidistant
from San Diego and Los Angeles. The north
entrance to Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton
(known as the "Christianitos Gate") is
located in San Clemente.

HISTORY
Prior to the arrival of the Spanish, the
area was inhabited by what came to be
known as the Juaneño Indians. After the
founding of Mission San Juan Capistrano,
the local natives were conscripted to
work for the mission. The city of San
Clemente was founded in 1925 by real estate
developer (and former mayor of Seattle)
Ole Hanson who named it San Clemente after
a town in Spain. As it were, San Clemente
Island was named after the city later
since it is directly west of the coast.
Hanson envisioned it as a Spanish-style
coastal resort town, a "Spanish Village
by the Sea." In an unprecedented move,
he had a clause added to the deeds requiring
all building plans to be submitted to
an architectural review board in an effort
to ensure that future development would
retain some Spanish-style influence (for
example, for many years it was required
that all new buildings in the downtown
area have red tile roofs). It was incorporated
in 1928 with a council-manager government.

Nixon's "Western White House" In 1968
President Richard Nixon bought the H.
H. Cotton estate, one of the original
homes built by one of Hanson's partners.
Nixon called it "La Casa Pacifica," but
it was nicknamed the "Western White House",
a term now commonly used for a President's
vacation home. It sits above one of the
West Coast's premier surfing spots, Trestles,
and just north of historic surfing beach
San Onofre. During Nixon's tenure it was
visited by many world leaders , including
Soviet Premier Leonid Brezhnev, Mexican
President Gustavo Díaz Ordaz, Japanese
Prime Minister Eisaku Sato, and Henry
Kissinger, as well as businessman Bebe
Rebozo. Following his resignation, Nixon
retired to San Clemente to write his memoirs.
He later sold the home and moved to Park
Ridge, New Jersey. The property also has
historical tie to the democratic side
of the aisle; prior to Nixon's tenure
at the estate, H.H. Cotton was known to
host Franklin D. Roosevelt, who would
visit to play cards in a small outbuilding
overlooking the Pacific Ocean.

Surfing legacy San Clemente catches swells
all year long. Going from South to North,
they include Trestles (technically just
south of the city line), North Gate, State
Park, Riviera, Lasuen, The Hole, Beach
House, T-Street, The Pier, 204, North
Beach, and Poche. San Clemente is also
the surfing media capital of the world
as well as a premier surfing destination.
It is home to Surfing Magazine, The Surfer's
Journal, and Longboard Magazine, with
Surfer Magazine just up the freeway in
San Juan Capistrano. The city has a large
concentration of surfboard shapers and
manufacturers. Additionally, many world
renowned surfers were raised in San Clemente
or took up long-term residence in town,
including Hobie Alter, Jr., Shane Beschen,
Gavin Beschen, Matt Archbold, Christian
Fletcher, Mike Parsons (originally from
Laguna Beach), Colin McPhillips, Rocky
Sabo, Colleen Mehlberg, Greg Long, Dino
Andino, Chris Ward, and many, many others.
San Clemente High School has won 6 out
of 7 most recent NSSA national surfing
titles.

Education
The city is served by Capistrano Unified School
District. Within the city, there are 5 elementary
schools, 3 middle schools, and 1 high school.
Elementary Schools: Concordia Elementary, Truman
Benedict, Vista Del Mar, Las Palmas, and Lobo
Elementary. Middle Schools: Bernice Ayer, Shorecliffs,
and Vista Del Mar. High Schools: San Clemente
High San Clemente High School is the only high
school in San Clemente. Ranked in the top 1.3%
of schools nationwide, San Clemente also has an
IB (International Baccalaureate) Program, a vast
number of AP Courses. The music program also boasts
a nationally recognized Vocal Arts Program with
award-winning Madrigals, Women's Ensemble, and
A Cappella choirs. San Clemente's IB students
rank in the top 3% of the World for their IB scores
and the program has expanded vastly in the past
few years under the direction of Patrick Harris
and Kathleen Sigafoos, the IB Coordinators of
the School.

Marine
Corps Base Camp Pendleton is the major West Coast
base of the United States Marine Corps and serves
as its prime amphibious training base. It is located
in Southern California between the cities of Oceanside
and San Clemente. The base was established in
1942 to train U.S. Marines for service in World
War II. It is named after Marine General Joseph
Henry Pendleton, who long advocated setting up
a West Coast training base for the Marine Corps.
Today it is the home to a myriad of Fleet Marine
Force units including the 1st Marine Expeditionary
Force and various training commands.

The
base's diverse geography, spanning over 125,000
acres (506 km²), plays host to year round training
for Marines in addition to all other branches
of the U.S. military. Amphibious and sea-to-shore
training takes place at several key points along
the base's 17 miles (27 km) of coastline. The
main base is in the Mainside Complex, at the southeastern
end of the base, and the remote northern interior
is an impact area. Daytime population is around
100,000. Recruits from nearby Marine Corps Recruit
Depot, San Diego spend a month on Pendleton's
Edson Range receiving field training, and after
graduating from boot camp return to the base's
School of Infantry for further training. Camp
Pendleton remains the last major undeveloped portion
of the Southern California coastline, save for
a few small state parks. In this way, it acts
as a kind of buffer between Orange County, which
is generally considered part of the Greater Los
Angeles Area, and San Diego County, which generally
is not.

Camp Pendleton is located in Oceanside which is
the third largest city in San Diego County, California.
The city has a population of 173,303. Together
with Vista and Carlsbad, it makes up the Tri-City
area. The city is just south of U.S. Marine Corps
Base Camp Pendleton, the busiest military base
in the United States. Oceanside has grown massively
from the 1970 census report of 45,000 people.
Much of the city area was developed into single-family
home tracts when real estate booms took place
in the 1970s and 1980s. Since 1990, more commercial
and industrial development diversified Oceanside's
economic base, with another population boom ever
since. According to the US census, Oceanside's
continual growth will put the city population
estimates above the 200,000 mark in 2010 or exceed
250,000 by the year

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